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2023 State Legislative Summary: Momentum for Public Charter Schools Remains Strong

In 2023, charter school advocates continued to make legislative gains in statehouses across the country. These gains were made in red, blue, and purple states, oftentimes in ways that showed bipartisan support for charter schools remains firmly in place. A new report, 2023 State Legislative Session Highlights for Public Charter Schools, written by Todd Ziebarth,… Continue reading 2023 State Legislative Summary: Momentum for Public Charter Schools Remains Strong

The National Alliance stands with Oklahoma Attorney General to Defend Public Charter Schools

Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President for State Advocacy and Support at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding the recently filed legal challenge against a charter contract for a religious public school in Oklahoma:   “The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools supports Oklahoma’s Attorney General in this challenge to safeguard… Continue reading The National Alliance stands with Oklahoma Attorney General to Defend Public Charter Schools

Montana Advocates Named as Official Intervenors to Protect HB 562, The Community Choice Schools Act

Montana is the most recent state to enact a law allowing community choice schools, also known as charter schools. However, shortly after HB 562 was enacted into law in the 2023 legislative session, charter school opponents filed suit to stop these innovative public schools from opening. In response, charter school supporters, led by Representative Jonathan… Continue reading Montana Advocates Named as Official Intervenors to Protect HB 562, The Community Choice Schools Act

Montana Court Issues Limited Preliminary Injunction in Favor of Charter Schools

Montana is the most recent state to enact a law allowing charter schools. However, shortly after the bill passed in the 2023 legislative session, charter school opponents filed suit to stop these innovative public schools from opening. Todd Ziebarth (Senior Vice President, State Advocacy and Support at The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools) released the… Continue reading Montana Court Issues Limited Preliminary Injunction in Favor of Charter Schools

National Alliance Supports Litigation To Preserve Public Nature Of Oklahoma Charter Schools

Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement in support of the recently filed lawsuit alleging state law and state constitutional violations stemming from the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board’s approval of the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City’s application to open the nation’s first religious… Continue reading National Alliance Supports Litigation To Preserve Public Nature Of Oklahoma Charter Schools

National Alliance Applauds Funding for Charter School Facilities in New Jersey State Budget

All children deserve a safe and inspired learning environment. We applaud New Jersey’s step toward fairness and equity in facilities funding for public charter school students, but more work must be done to ensure that all public schools, regardless of school type, can meet the learning needs of students and their communities.

National Alliance Applauds the Wisconsin Legislature and Governor Tony Evers on Wisconsin Biennial State Budget Bill

On July 5, Governor Evers signed the Wisconsin Biennial State Budget Bill, the final piece of legislation in a historic education funding package for Wisconsin. Combined with more than a billion dollars in public-school K12 education funding in the budget, a separate and significant gap closure investment into independent charter schools makes per-pupil funding far more equitable.

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Honors a Bipartisan Group of State and Local Lawmakers with the 2023 Champion for Charter Schools Award

The National Alliance for Public Schools honored a bipartisan group of 19 state and local lawmakers with the 2023 Champion for Charter Schools Award, recognizing these leaders’ commitment to seeing public education and charter schools thrive and expand in their state.

Charter School Updates in the States: Spring 2023 Legislative Sessions

Support for public charter schools and expanding and improving state laws remains high in states across the country.

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